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P605 YFX

1996 Yamaha CW50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,366 mi
Last recorded10,366 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Yamaha CW507,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP605 YFX
MakeYamaha
ModelCW50
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 10,366 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 10,365 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 10,346 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 8 May 2007 10,334 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 10,324 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha CW50?

Based on 4,610 MOT tests across 924 vehicles.

76.6%
Pass Rate
576
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
924
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 180
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 172
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 74
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 74
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 67
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P605 YFX is a 1996 Yamaha CW50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha CW50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 7,598 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha CW50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 180 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P605 YFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha CW50 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha CW50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P605 YFX registered?

P605 YFX is a 1996 Yamaha CW50, first registered on 23 October 1996.

Is P605 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P605 YFX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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